Russia-St Petersburg by Rail-Independent Travel

If you would like to experience majestic palaces, exquisite mansions, richly decorated cathedrals and regal ambience this tour is for you! This group tour enables you to see one of the most magnificent cities in the world in a more economical manner!

4 Days/3 nights from $1215 pp/dbl - Land only

Departure Dates	Price pp/dbl	Single Supplement
April	$1215	$115
May 05, 19	$1395	$245
June 14, 21,28	$1395	$245
August & September	$1395	$245
May 26	$1545	$365
June 02, 09, 16, 23, 30	$1545	$365
July 07	$1545	$365
October, November & December	$1215	$115

This is an escorted group tour starting from Helsinki.

Day 1: Depart Helsinki to St. Petersburg - Czarist Colours
Enjoy breakfast upon the early morning Finnish Sibelius train departing Helsinki to St. Petersburg. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg a orientation tour awaits to see the Bronze Horseman, Admiralty, Nevsky Prospekt and Palace Square. Take the time to admire this harmonious city and very special atmosphere. The tour continues to the famous Peter and Paul Fortress. St. Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great as he laid the foundation of the first fortress on an island in 1703.
Accommodations: Hotel Moskva or similiar, B, D

Day 2: Canals and Boulevards
Begin your day with an excursion to the Hermitage. This is an art lovers delight with over 3 million pieces of art including Leonardos, Raphaels and Titans. After a lunch at a local restauranta visit to the third largest cathedral in the world, St. Issac's. Designed by French architect Auguste Montferrand the construction took over 40 years and was completed in 1858.
Accommodations: Hotel Moskva or similiar, B, L, D

Day 3: 18th Century Russia Luxury
After breakfast travel to the famous estate on the outskirts of St. Petersburg given by Peter the 1st to his wife Catherine Aleksejevna. Pushkin, known as the summer residence of many Russian Czars, has become one of the most magnificent, richest residences in Europe. Enjoy lunch before a transfer to the city centre for a leisurely afternoon free to wander about and further explore.
Accommodations: Hotel Moskva or similar, B, L, D

Day 4: Homeward bound
Spend your morning finding that last minute gift or taking one last peek at this amazing city! Eat lunch at your hotel before transferring to the rail station for an afternoon departure by train to Helsinki.

St. Petersburg by Rail - First Class

Escorted

Travel Code: RU004

A-Level accommodations:
Level of Travel: 1/2
Deluxe-Class Hotel: Corinthia Nevsky Palace, a five-star hotel with a classic façade restored to its original splendor

4 days/3 nights from $1925 pp/dbl

Single supplement upon request

Departures from Helsinki (Or you can originate in St. Petersburg.)

Departure Dates	Price pp/dbl
Jan 01- Mar 31	$1925
Apr 01- May 09	$1995
May 10- Jul 21	$2985
Jul 22 - Aug 31	$1995
Sep 01- Sep 30	$2025
Oct 01- Oct 15	$1925

B-Level accommodations:

Level of Travel:
Moderate-Class Hotel: Dostoevsky Hotel, a convenient hotel that has an unusual blend of classical interior and modern facilities

4 days/3 nights from $1595 pp/dbl

Note: Same tour with the moderate hotel pricing option
Single supplement upon request

Departure Dates	Price pp/dbl
Apr 01- May 14	$1725
May 15 - Jun 30	$1985
Jul 01 - Oct 31	$1725
Nov 01- Mar 31	$1595

Tour highlights include (for both levels):

3 nights accommodations
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Second-class Sibelius train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg (first-class available upon request)
Transfer from rail station to hotel in St. Petersburg Tour escort starting from St. Petersburg
Guided excursions and entrances into attractions Luggage assistance

Note: A Visa is required to enter Russia; see our Terms & Conditions for more information

Over the years, we feel we have created the perfect St. Petersburg program as a natural extension with our privately guided 4-day/3-night option including round-trip rail from Helsinki. Our enthusiastic client feedback talks about how knowledgeable enjoyable our guides are at encompassing the perfect combination of historical information, guidance and genuine friendliness. Our travelers also enjoy the guided tours, yet savor their free time to visit the various other museums, revisit the Hermitage, shop or just browse this historic venue.

We are proud to offer our preferred module into St. Petersburg by Rail on an A-Level, with deluxe accommodations and B-Level, with standard rooms. We know you will thoroughly enjoy this historic Russian city in The Nordic Company style. It becomes a very compatible extension after visiting other parts of Scandinavia and is easily accessible by our attractive connecting air contracts with SAS, Scandinavian Airlines or other options including Silja Line's beautiful overnight archipelago sailing cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki. Customized options are available upon request. Just ask!

Day 1: Depart Helsinki to St. Petersburg - Tzarist Colors

Rise early for your 7:42 a.m. departure on the Finnish Sibelius train. While on board, enjoy a light breakfast. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg, the city considered to be the "Venice of the North," you will be met on the train-station platform by your guide for the next three days. Following a transfer to your hotel and check-in, enjoy an orientation tour that includes the Bronze Horseman, Admiralty, Nevsky Prospekt and the Palace Square, where you can admire the harmonious unity of the city and painted façades. End the day with a visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress in all its glory. This is the burial place of all the Russian tzars including Peter the Great.
Accommodations: (A) Corinthia Nevsky or (B) Dostoevsky, B

Day 2: St. Petersburg - Canals and Boulevards

Following a breakfast buffet, you are off to visit the much-anticipated Hermitage! This art lover's delight houses more than three million works of art, including 65,000 items by the great masters of the Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian and Michelangelo. Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Cathedral of St. Isaac, the third largest in the world, with its gilded dome dominating the skyline.

Accommodations: (A) Corinthia Nevsky or (B) Dostoevsky, B, L

Day 3: St. Petersburg - 18th-Century Russian Luxury

After another generous Russian buffet breakfast at the hotel, start your morning with a visit to Pushkin, the summer palace of the tzars for more than two centuries and a favorite of Catherine the Great. This is one of the most magnificent and richest residences in Europe. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before your transfer back to the city center, where you have the afternoon free to leisurely immerse yourself in this urban, open-air museum widely spoken of as Russia's "Crown Jewel."
Accommodations: (A) Corinthia Nevsky or (B) Dostoevsky, B, L

Day 4: St. Petersburg - Helsinki - Homeward Bound**

Savor your last Russian buffet breakfast and take the morning to explore this artful city one last time. Your time in the city of exotic moods, grandeur and vibrant energy is slowly ending as you catch an early afternoon transfer to the train. You arrive late evening in Helsinki (early train available upon request).

B Accommodations: Available upon request at a conveniently located hotel in Helsinki, or continue with another spectacular itinerary arranged by The Nordic Company.

* Dinners available upon request (additional).

**Additional entertainment options: Opera, Mariinsky ballet or the St. Petersburg Circus are available throughout the year.

St. Petersburg by Rail in Style - Deluxe

Escorted

Travel Code: RU003

Level of Travel:

Tour highlights include:

3 nights accommodation
4 breakfasts
First Class Sibelius train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg
Transfer from rail station to hotel in St. Petersburg
Tour escort starting from St. Petersburg
Guided excursions and entrances into attractions

Note: A Visa is required to enter Russia; see page our Terms & Conditions section for more information.

4 days/3 nights from $2685 pp/dbl – LAND ONLY

Single supplement upon request

Deluxe-Class Hotel: Grand Hotel Europe, this classic hotel dates back to the 19th century with spacious rooms and an airy ambience
Moderate–Class hotel package available upon request!

Departure Date	Price pp/dbl
Jan 01 - Mar 31	$2685
Apr 04 - Apr 30	$3095
May 01 - Jul 31	$3605
Aug 01- Aug 31	$3095
Sep 01- Sep 30	$3605
Oct 01 - Oct 15	$3095
Oct 16 - Dec 31	$2765

This is an escorted deluxe tour that begins in Helsinki. After a glorious ride through the alluring Finnish countryside, arrive in St. Petersburg to be met by a local guide. Spend the next 4 days enjoying the unparalleled sites of this majestic city!

Day 1: Depart Helsinki to St. Petersburg Rise for an early departure on the Finnish Sibelius train. While on board, enjoy a light breakfast. Upon arrival in St. Petersburg , you will be met by a local guide to transfer by private car to your elegant hotel. Take the day to enjoy this imperial city considered to be the “Venice of the North”.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Europe, B

Day 2: St. Petersburg Following a breakfast buffet, embark on a guided sightseeing tour including some of this city’s magnificent attractions; Peter and Paul Fortress, St. Issac’s Cathedral and the Church of Bleeding Saviour. The afternoon will be spent admiring the famous Hermitage Art museum.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Europe, B

Day 3: St. Petersburg After another classic Russian breakfast at the hotel, delight in a full day excursion to Pushkin, the summer palace of the tzars and a favorite of Catherine the Great. Also included is a visit to Pavlovsk the home to Paul’s palace.
Accommodations: Grand Hotel Europe, B

Day 4: St. Petersburg – Helsinki – Homeward Bound**
Savor your last Russian buffet breakfast before your tour to Yusupov Palace. The rest of the day is yours to do some last minute shopping in this glorious city! Your transfer will take you to the train station for an evening departure back to Helsinki.